Specification Writer

M&J Engineering D.P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004 M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering construction management construction inspection technology and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal state and city/local agencies private owners architects engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection ITS mechanical electrical wastewater water supply tunnel airport port marine/coastal environmental engineering and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

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M&J is seeking a Specification Writer to support the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This role is critical in ensuring that specifications for elevator and escalator projects meet safety reliability and compliance standards. The Specification Writer will focus on developing updating and maintaining technical specifications standard operating procedures (SOPs) and related documentation to support modernization and maintenance efforts.

• Provide updates to WMATAs existing elevator and escalator specifications as well as develop specifications to be used for future elevator and escalator replacements and modernization as required;
• Work with ELES staff to create standard operating procedures (SOP)s for elevator and escalator modernization;
• Create work plans for elevator and escalator modernization;
• Develop a data-driven predictive maintenance program in collaboration with ELES staff;
• Collaboration with the project team to support the drafting of written materials;
• Collaboration with ELES staff to collect lessons learned and update WMATAs maintenance documentation for elevators and escalators;
• Coordinate with WMATA personnel to accomplish tasks assigned;
• Prepare list of materials needed and action items needed to complete task;
• Respond to WMATA question related to this scope;
• Provide draft copies of all documents to relevant stakeholders prior to finalization;
• Respond to WMATA comments regarding draft documents;
• Attend all required meetings; and
• Other duties as assigned by WMATA Task Manager.

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in technical writing for infrastructure planning and/or
  engineering projects;
• Experience in technical writing for standards rules standard operating procedures (SOPs) and
  handbooks;
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365
• Strong verbal written and electronic communication skills.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service safety risk management and loss prevention practices quality control teamwork and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work desire continuous improvement and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality employee-owned professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical dental and eye insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.